On this day in history

May 3

American

1999An F5 tornado devastates Oklahoma City suburbs, the costliest tornado in American history.

An F5 tornado devastates Oklahoma City suburbs, the costliest tornado in American history.

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World

1946The Tokyo war crimes trials open, putting Japanese leaders in the dock.

The Tokyo war crimes trials open, putting Japanese leaders in the dock.

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1979Margaret Thatcher becomes Britain's first woman prime minister.

Margaret Thatcher becomes Britain's first woman prime minister.

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